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Panicum
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Panicum virgatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Panicoideae
Genus: Panicum
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Synonyms

Panicum (panicgrass) is a large genus of about 450 species of grasses native throughout the tropical regions of the world, with a few species extending into the northern temperate zone. They are often large, annual or perennial grasses, growing to 1–3 m tall.

The flowers are produced in a well-developed panicle often up to 60 cm in length with numerous seeds, which are 1–6 mm long and 1–2 mm broad. The fruits are developed from a two-flowered spikelet. Only the upper floret of each spikelet is fertile; the lower floret is sterile or staminate. Both glumes are present and well developed.

Australia has 29 native and 9 introduced species of Panicum.

Well-known Panicum species include proso millet and switchgrass.

Panicum antidotale

Panicum capillare

Panicum lycopodioides

Panicum maximum

Proso millet

Panicum phragmitoides

Panicum repens

Panicum torridum

Panicum xerophyllum

Panicum trichoides, isotype herbarium sheet


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